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Network of individuals around Wisconsin doing innovative things with education.

Networking is a prime form of 21st century learning. The world is much smaller thanks to technology. Learning is transforming into a globally collaborative enterprise. Take for example scientists; professional networks allow the scientific community to share discoveries much faster.

Cheap broadband internet plans have been created by public-private partnerships, to bring high-speed, wireless internet access to those on government assistance or who are low-income. There are several major, "competing" low-income internet service programs designed for financially-struggling Americans - Comcast's Internet Essentials, CenturyLink's Internet Basics, and Cox and Bright House Networks' low income internet plans.

As a chief technology officer or director of technology, probably one of the toughest challenges you face isn't keeping up with the technology, but rather understanding how to leverage it for your organization. While in the past, we were limited by the occasions that served as "learning experiences," in the 21st century, learning isn't restricted to a special event bound by time and place.